Summary
This is your chance to dive into the world of software testing, work with experienced professionals, and build the skills you need for a future in tech – all while working towards a Level 4 Qualification in Software Testing.
- Wage
£24,627 a year
- Training course
- Software tester (level 4)
- Hours
- Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week with 1 day per week assigned to help you work on your coursework, shifts TBC.
37 hours a week
- Start date
Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
2 years
- Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
🧪 What You’ll Be Doing (aka your day-to-day):
- Designing and building test cases and scripts with the QA team.
- Running different types of software tests to make sure everything works as it should.
- Recording and interpreting test results to help improve our systems.
- Solving problems and learning how to spot issues before they become bugs.
- Getting hands-on experience with real projects and tools.
Taking part in training and development to grow your skills and confidence.
Where you'll work
200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Your training course
Software tester (level 4)
What you'll learn
Course contents- apply static test techniques
- apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
- analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
- use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
- Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
- use defect tracking tools
- adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
- apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
- apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
- conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
- maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
- record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
- Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria
- apply static test techniques
- apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
- analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
- use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
- Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
- use defect tracking tools
- adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
- apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
- apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
- conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
- maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
- record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
- Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria
Your training plan
📍 Location: Hybrid and onsite (Mansfield, Nottinghamshire)
📅 Start Date: September 2025
📚 Duration: 18–24 months
🎯 Qualification: Level 4 Software Tester Apprenticeship
More training information
Provider: BPP Professional Education Limited
Level 4 Software tester Software tester / Skills England
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Computer Science (grade 5 or above)
- English (grade 5 or above)
- Maths (grade 5 or above)
A Level in:
Computer Science or Maths (grade C or above (or equivalent))Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
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